Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V844000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V844000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2013 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured march 23, 2013, to april 8, 2013, 2014 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured october 24, 2013, to november 26, 2013 and 2015 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured august 9, 2014, to september 12, 2014 Includes 287 affected units, Obstructed Fuel Tank Breather Hose May Cause Leak, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured march 23, 2013, to april 8, 2013, 2014 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured october 24, 2013, to november 26, 2013 and 2015 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured august 9, 2014, to september 12, 2014

Defect Summary

Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured march 23, 2013, to april 8, 2013, 2014 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured october 24, 2013, to november 26, 2013 and 2015 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured august 9, 2014, to september 12, 2014. during assembly of the motorcycle, the fuel tank breather hose may have not been positioned properly and may become kinked.

Corrective Action

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank breather hose. if the existing breather hose was found to be kinked and obstructed, the fuel tank will also be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on january 8, 2016. owners may contact suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. suzuki's number for this recall is 2a49.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V844000
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2015-12-16T00:00:00
Subject: Obstructed fuel tank breather hose may cause leak
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 287

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2A49
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured march 23, 2013, to april 8, 2013, 2014 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured october 24, 2013, to november 26, 2013 and 2015 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured august 9, 2014, to september 12, 2014. during assembly of the motorcycle, the fuel tank breather hose may have not been positioned properly and may become kinked.
Consequence Summary: If the fuel tank breather hose is kinked, pressure may build inside the fuel tank and cause the tank to crack, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank breather hose. if the existing breather hose was found to be kinked and obstructed, the fuel tank will also be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on january 8, 2016. owners may contact suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. suzuki's number for this recall is 2a49.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 64.46

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NHTSA ID: 15V844000
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Created At: 1742808662
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